Visual Timetable

Visual Timetable suitable for infant classes or to help pupils with special needs. It’s in Word format so it can be adapted/changed to include items specific to each individual classroom. Source: Aoife O’ Connor (.doc file 2.18MB) Download File…...

The Maoris of New Zealand

Powerpoint Presentation on the culture of the Maori people of New Zealand. It also deals with the Maori language and the traditional Haka dance. Source: Maria Breen (.pptx file 216KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log...

Alive-O Songs Rang I

Powerpoint presentation of the words of all of the songs for the Alive-O programme for First Class. This would be great to have on an IWB so that pupils can follow the words as they sing the songs. Source: Ciara Bruton (.ppt file 253KB) Download File…...

First Day of School

Certificate to present to Junior Infant pupils to mark their first day of “big school”. Source: Aoife O’ Connor (.pdf file 248KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...

Meán Fómhair 2011

This is a single A4 sized page with a calendar for Meán Fómhair 2011. It is suitable for sticking to the teacher’s desk, to the classroom wall or to the staffroom noticeboard. (.pdf file 18.3KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a...
RDS Primary Science Fair 2012

RDS Primary Science Fair 2012

Did you know that back to school also means back to developing exciting class science projects for the RDS Primary Science Fair 2012? The call for entries is now open and primary schools across Ireland are invited to visit www.rds.ie/primarysciencefair to submit an...

Switch Off!

This sign for the classroom or for the school building in general is designed to encourage pupils to conserve electricity by turning off lights. It uses the simple motto: “Switch Off!”. It can also be used for the energy flag in the Green Schools...

LOLO

This sign for the classroom or for the school building in general is designed to encourage pupils to conserve electricity by turning off lights. It uses the motto: “LOLO – Last Out, Lights Off”. It can also be used for the energy flag in the Green...

Word Reversals 03

This is an oral language activity that can be done with pupils in middle and senior class standards. On each card are the names of four everyday objects, which may have a loose connection. The purpose of the activity is to help develop the working memory of the...
Trails.ie

Trails.ie

Trails.ie is a website full of resources for teachers who wish to use the local environment to develop a trail for pupils to explore. The website itself explains that, “A trail is an organised or structured walk for the purpose of observing and exploring...
Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life

Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life

On July 8th, the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, launched “Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life – The National Strategy to Improve Literacy and Numeracy among Children and Young People 2011-2020”, a wide ranging new...

Rounding to the Nearest 100 (Larger Numbers)

Powerpoint presentation on how to round numbers that are between 1000 and 10,000 to the nearest 100. It gives rules about how to round numbers, shows examples and gives exercises for pupils to complete. These strategies are essential for mastering the skill of...